West of Memphis

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West of Memphis

An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas

The documentary tells the hitherto unknown story behind an extraordinary and desperate fight to bring the truth to light. Told and made by those who lived it, the filmmakers' unprecedented access to the inner workings of the defense allows the film to show the investigation, research, and appeals process in a way that has never been seen before; revealing shocking and disturbing new information about a case that still haunts the American South.

Release Date

2012-11-22

Year

2012

Duration

2h 30m

Status

Released

Score

7.40

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Cast

Damien Echols

Damien Echols

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Jessie Misskelley Jr.

Jason Baldwin

Jason Baldwin

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Pam Hobbs

Self – Stevie Branch's Mother

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Steve Jones

Self – Former Juvenile Officer, Crittenden County

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John Fogleman

Self – Former Deputy Prosecutor

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Jerry Driver

Self – Former Juvenile Corrections Officer

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Sharon French

Self – Juror #9 - Echols/Baldwin Trial

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Lorri Davis

Self – Damien's Wife

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Mara Leveritt

Self – Author - "Devil's Knot"